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algebra intermediate

Problem

The hyperbola has two foci, which have different coordinates. Find the coordinates of the one with the larger coordinate.
Solution
The center of the hyperbola is We also know that the distance from the center to each focus is Because the term has positive coefficient, the foci lie along the horizontal axis, so the two foci have coordinates and Therefore, the answer is
Final answer
(16,17)